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coral

[kawr-uhl, kor-] / ˈkɔr əl, ˈkɒr- /




NOUN
polyp
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The incident is believed to be the worst single diving accident in the tiny Indian Ocean nation, a popular tourist destination because of its string of coral islands.

From BBC • May 14, 2026

Together, these organisms form a tightly connected system known as the holobiont, which is essential for coral survival and function.

From Science Daily • May 8, 2026

With support from the Tara Pacific consortium, researchers examined microbiome samples from 99 coral reefs across 32 Pacific islands.

From Science Daily • May 8, 2026

The NGO is hoping to plant 36 hectares of coral by 2030, which scientific director Diana Tarazona calls reviving "underwater cities."

From Barron's • May 7, 2026

As he did, Pinmei saw that he leaned heavily on a coral cane and one of his pant legs hung empty.

From "When the Sea Turned to Silver" by Grace Lin




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